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- Walter Rigg Mohler, Sr,
Former Vice President of Martin Marietta Cement
Walter Rigg Mohler, Sr., former Vice President of Sales for Martin Marietta Cement died after a battle with cancer on Thursday, October 11, 2012. He was 81 years old and lived in Timonium.
Born in Baltimore on Monday, May 25, 1931 at Baltimore Maryland’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Walter was named after his mother’s Uncle Walter Rigg of Reading, Pennsylvania, an industrial giant of his time. He lived on Forest Drive in Catonsville until his father and mother, Donald and Dorothy “Riggie” Mohler moved to their family home at 301 Montrose Avenue in Catonsville n 1937. Walter’s mother would live in that home until her death at the age of 104 in 2009. In 1944 Walter was one of many American children stricken with Polio, a disease from which he had mild residual effects throughout his life. Walter graduated from St Mark’s School in Catonsville, Mount St. Joseph High School in 1949, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Loyola College in 1953.
Shortly after college, Walter’s first job was with Charles A Skirven Realty, pursuing his father’s love of real estate before moving on to a position as a sales representative for Standard Lime and Cement which eventually became Martin Marietta Cement. Mr. Mohler rose to the position of Vice President of Sales for Martin Marietta.
While working for Standard Lime and Cement, Walter Mohler met Sally Mitchell and they were married in 1958 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Towson Maryland. Together they shared their early years of marriage in Charlottesville, Virginia, Howard County, Maryland, Richmond, Virginia, finally returning to the Baltimore area to reside in Lutherville-Timonium in 1972. Mr. Mohler became active in a number of church and community activities. He served on the Financial Team at St Joseph’s Parish as well as a Eucharistic Minister for the parish. He was also an active member of the Maryland Traffic Club.
In 1981, following his career with Martin Marietta, Mr. Mohler worked for T.H. Compton in West Virginia. While at Compton, Walter Rigg maintained his residence in Springlake so that his children could remain in their schools and community, surrounded by family and friends. Despite a career that took Walter from state to state, he never forgot his roots and was always a fixture at the Catonsville 4th of July Parade. “The 4th of July and family events were like another religion to my dad,” said Rigg Mohler, Walter’s son. “His standard spot will always be reserved at the corner of Frederick Road and Montrose Avenue when the parade rolls by.”
Mr. Mohler’s passions included bridge, monthly poker games with childhood friends and golf as a member of the Towson Golf and Country Club in Phoenix, MD. He loved to travel visiting Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, and Russia as well as many countries in Europe.
Walter Rigg and Sally Mitchell were married for 46 years until she passed away from cancer in October 2004. Walter found love again with Elaine Burns and they were married on January 20, 2007, enjoying six wonderful years together. Once again Walter pursued his passion for travel as he and Elaine visited with family and friends across the United States as well as exploring Mexico. Walter’s children often remarked that Elaine brought the light back into their father’s eyes.
Walter Rigg Mohler Sr., beloved husband of the late Sara “Sally” Jean Mitchell Mohler, is survived by his devoted wife Maria Elena “Elaine” Nelka Burns Mohler.
In addition to his wife of 6 years, Walter Rigg is survived by his four children, Betsy and Craig Combs of Essex Junction, Vermont; Rigg and Denise Mohler of Great Falls, Virginia; Marycarol and Chris Skaggs of Havre de Grace, Laurie Mohler of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Walter is also survived by his four stepchildren, Mike and Sue Burns of Reisterstown, Maryland, Redsey and Wina Burns of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Stacy Burns of Baltimore, Maryland and Meghan Burns of Timonium, Maryland; his 14 grandchildren who affectionately called Walter “Opa.”: David, Sarah Beth, Katie, Calvin and AJ Combs, Trey, Emmy, Therese, Sally and Eva Mohler, Andee, Mitchell and Daniela Skaggs, and Eric Burns. He is also survived by his sister, Sally Ann Mohler Norton and brother James Mohler, both of Catonsville, Maryland.
Mr. Mohler was predeceased by his parents Donald and Dorothy “Riggie” Mohler, and two brothers, Donald (Dutch) and John R Mohler.
Friends may call at Ruck Towson Funeral Home on Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6:30 – 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cockeysville, Maryland on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. with internment at New Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the John R. Mohler Scholarship Fund payable to Mt. Saint Joseph High School, 4403 Frederick Ave. Baltimore, MD 21229. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com
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1931 - 2012 (81 years)
